Union Hospital: A ‘significant milestone’ in healthcare landscape

In a significant milestone for Macau’s medical landscape, the Macao Medical Center of Peking Union Medical College Hospital, commonly known as the Macau Union Hospital, officially opened

Rise in crime in first half of 2024 amid tourism rebound

Crime has increased 14.6% in the first half of 2024 compared to the same period last year, reaching a total of 7,160 cases, according to data

CEM cites lack of maintenance for power outages in old buildings

Electricity firm Companhia de Electricidade de Macau (CEM) says that power outages in some older buildings have been caused by a lack of maintenance of

Cultural participation shows mixed trends in Q2

A total of 282,400 individuals engaged in cultural activities in the second quarter of 2024, reflecting a participation rate of 50.1% among those aged 16 and above, according to recent data from

Macau and Hong Kong forge bond linkage to boost cross-border investment

Monetary authorities in Macau and Hong Kong have announced a bond linkage that will allow investors from both regions to trade bonds seamlessly.This significant development was

Strongest typhoon since 1949 hits Shanghai and knocks out power to some homes

The strongest typhoon to hit Shanghai since at least 1949 flooded roads with water and broken tree branches, knocked out power to some homes and injured

PJ investigates suspected faulty street signs

Police have launched an investigation into reports of defective street name plates in Macau, Secretary for Security Wong Sio Chak said. A specialized department is following up on

Residential property prices and transactions decline in August

The Financial Services Bureau (DFS) has released data indicating a substantial decline in residential transactions in August, with a month-on-month drop of 43%, according to the information provided.

Tropical cyclone expected in South China Sea

The Meteorological and Geophysics Bureau (SMG) has announced that a low-pressure area east of the Philippines is expected to intensify into a tropical cyclone as it moves into

Deposit protection limit set to increase

The government has announced a significant increase in the deposit protection compensation limit, raising it from MOP 500,000 to MOP 800,000, effective October 1, 2024. This adjustment marks

IAS announces increase in social service funding

The Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) said it has increased funding for social services by nearly MOP230 million as a result of the pandemic. In a

Walking event to mark anniversaries and Macau Bridge opening

10,000 spots will be available for Macau residents to register for a public walk on September 29 to commemorate important anniversaries and the opening of

Hotel industry sees significant growth in 2023

The hotel industry in the region rebounded strongly in 2023, with a significant increase in the number of hotels and budget accommodation, as well as a surge

TikTok heads to court over US law that could lead to a ban on the popular platform

The U.S. government and TikTok will go head-to-head in federal court early today (Macau time) as oral arguments begin in a consequential legal case that

The Taliban have suspended polio vaccination campaigns, the UN says

The Taliban have suspended polio vaccination campaigns in Afghanistan, the U.N. said yesterday. It’s a devastating setback for polio eradication, since the virus is one of

Trump was the subject of an apparent assassination attempt at his Florida golf club, the FBI says

Donald Trump was the target of what the FBI said “appears to be an attempted assassination” at his golf club in West Palm Beach, Florida, on

1970 Civil war breaks out in Jordan

The Jordanian army has launched a full-scale attack on Palestinian guerrillas in towns all over Jordan following weeks of sporadic fighting between the two sides.

Chinese families seeking to escape a competitive education system have found a haven in Thailand

The competition started in second grade for DJ Wang’s son. Eight-year-old William was enrolled at a top elementary school in Wuhan, a provincial capital in central China. While

Britain fails to reach Davis Cup Finals last eight after losing to Canada

Britain failed to qualify for the last eight of the Davis Cup Finals after losing to Canada 2-1 in its last group-stage tie yesterday , while Novak

Union leader freed from prison vows to continue strike against Cambodia’s’s biggest casino

A union leader freed from prison yesterday after serving time for her part in a strike against Cambodia’s biggest casino has vowed to continue the labor action until

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